Bob Eckersley was the Mayor of Weatherfield from April 1977 to March 1978 and his term of office was book-ended by the weddings of two of his fellow councillors: Len Fairclough and then a year later Alf Roberts. He was guest of honour at both of the receptions although he only attended Len's church wedding and not the smaller registry office service for Alf. Credited in both of his appearances as "The Mayor", his name was given in dialogue in his second appearance.